About
Engineer.
Thinker.
Builder.
Software Engineer with a systems-first mindset. I design scalable backend systems, enterprise applications, and cloud-based solutions that are secure, maintainable, and built to scale.
Philosophy
How I think about software
Systems First
I design the system before the feature. Every line of code is a decision about scalability, maintainability, and long-term product health.
Product Thinking
Technical excellence without product insight ships the wrong thing fast. I care deeply about why we're building something, not just how.
Global Perspective
Having delivered software solutions for organizations across more than 20 countries, I bring experience working with diverse business domains, distributed teams, and global engineering practices.
Experience
Engineering Journey
Olee AI LLC
Feb 2025 – Present
1yr 8mo · On-site
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Software Engineer
Aug 2025 – Present- •Design and build REST APIs, database architecture, and microservices with Node.js and PostgreSQL for enterprise clients.
- •Drive system architecture decisions, code reviews, and technical planning across the engineering team.
- •Design and deliver software solutions including logistics management systems, AI-powered applications, and business automation platforms.
- •Integrate LLM-powered features and automation pipelines into production applications, with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
Intern Software Engineer
Feb 2025 – Jul 2025 · 6 mos- •Contributed to frontend and backend development of production-ready web applications within Agile teams.
- •Built and maintained full-stack features, developed and integrated APIs, and fixed production issues to improve user experience.
- •Participated in sprint planning, daily standups, testing, debugging, deployment, and code review activities.
Independent Software Developer
2020 – 2024Self-employed · Remote
Before and alongside my degree, I independently designed and shipped 100+ systems for organizations across 20+ countries — spanning SaaS platforms, e-commerce, automation, and AI-integrated products. Solving real engineering problems repeatedly and at breadth helped me develop strong engineering judgment, product thinking, and practical software development experience.
Background
Education
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
MSc Information Technology (Enterprise Applications Development)
In progress, pursued alongside industry work at Olee AI LLC.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Graduated with a Second Class Upper Division (2:1) in Software Engineering.
Achievements
Nalanda College Colombo
GCE Advanced Level (A/L) · 2009 – 2022
During my time at Nalanda College, I was deeply involved in extracurricular leadership and community activities, which played a vital role in my personal and professional development. These experiences helped me build strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills — learning to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, coordinate events, and take responsibility within student-led initiatives.
Activities & Societies
Expertise
Technical Skills
Primary Stack
Languages
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Python
- Java
- PHP
- SQL
- Ballerina
Frontend
- React.js
- Next.js
- React Native
- Expo
- Tailwind CSS
- HTML5
- CSS3
Backend
- Node.js
- Express.js
- NestJS
- REST APIs
- GraphQL
- Prisma ORM
- Microservices
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- Supabase
- Redis
- DynamoDB
Cloud & DevOps
- Docker
- Linux
- Nginx
- VPS deployment
- Git
- GitHub
- CI/CD
- Jenkins
- AWS
- GCP
- Vercel
- Netlify
- S3
Tools & Platforms
- Postman
- VS Code
- Figma
- n8n
- Zapier
Software Engineering
- Agile Development
- System Design
- Code Reviews
- Testing
- Documentation
AI & Automation
- OpenAI API
- LLM APIs
- AI Agents
- RAG
- Vertex AI
- LangChain
- Workflow Automation
- Business Process Automation
Recognition
Achievements
Sri Lanka Top GitHub Contributor
committers.top
Finalist — Innovate with Ballerina Coding Challenge
WSO2 & IEEE UoM · Dec 2024
Finalist — DevHeads 2024 The Buildathon
ICBT Campus · Dec 2024
Finalist — Benchmark 3.0
SLIIT · Dec 2024
Credentials
Certifications
Neo4j Certified Professional
Neo4j · Sep 2025
Postman API Fundamentals Student Expert
Postman · Oct 2024
Docker from Basics to Advanced
Udemy · Oct 2024
Spring Boot & Microservices with Spring Cloud
Udemy · Oct 2024
GenAI 101 with Pieces
Pieces · Nov 2024
Build Your Custom Copilot & Linux on Windows
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors Sri Lanka · Aug 2024
MS Champ
Aug 2024
LinkedIn Skill Assessments
Passed — JavaScript, HTML, PHP
Community
Giving Back
Organizing Committee Member
ICPC Sri Lanka 2025/2026 (IEEE Sri Lanka Section)
Designed and built the official contest site, icpc.ieee.lk
Organizing Committee Member
IEEE CodeX Sri Lanka
Dec 2024 – Nov 2025
NOI 2025, IEEEXtreme 19.0, ICPC National Selections
Student Member
IEEE & IEEE Computer Society
Dec 2024 – Nov 2025
Community Moderator
Devs.LK
Mar 2023 – Feb 2024
Chief Editor
NJOBA '22 Group
Get in Touch
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